Dawntrail Graphics Update - Eye Strain

[Wind-Krysvein]

Most of the people here aren't having an issue with performance. The issue stands with the fact that SE has removed graphics options that have been in the game for ~10 years. This in turn has made the game look subjectively worse for some of us. On top of the fact that their implementation of upscaling tech has been a lazy one at best.

To set the record straight, most people here aren't complaining about the graphics. The issue stands with the fact that SE has made this game unplayable for us.

Furthermore, the removal of old options isn't the true culprit: it's the introduction something new that's clearly not working correctly. It could be the motion blur, it could be some manner of flicker, it could be the overall sharpness of the graphics... or all of those together.

[Klauth]

To set the record straight, most people here aren't complaining about the graphics. The issue stands with the fact that SE has made this game unplayable for us.

Furthermore, the removal of old options isn't the true culprit: it's the introduction something new that's clearly not working correctly. It could be the motion blur, it could be some manner of flicker, it could be the overall sharpness of the graphics... or all of those together.

I agree that the new changes aren't working correctly as you said. But SE in the 7.0 patch notes did make the decision to remove the option "Glare: Off" which is what i think LucisBlack was referencing to when he stated "SE has removed graphics options that have been in the game for ~10 years".

And that is also one issue that people are complaining about in this thread that makes the game unplayable.

[Wind-Krysvein]

And that is also one issue that people are complaining about in this thread that makes the game unplayable.

Yes, but the lack of an option to disable glare isn't the reason this topic was created. The reason is that it literally physically hurts us when we play this game now. There's a difference, and I mean to enforce that difference.

If the glare is causing you headaches, then yes, it fits under the umbrella, but I will keep this topic on-track in terms of what it's about to avoid a situation where the devs get the wrong idea.

[Daralii]

The glare and bloom don't usually bother me too much despite my photosensitivity, but 0 gamma Syrcus Tower comes close. The turquoise crystal lights are bright to say the least.

[Wildheaven182]

I mean, not to be rude but it’s an improvement after all.
If your machine can’t keep the pace it’s not the game/SE’s fault.

Anyway, since I have also a potato build (Ryzen 3700x + 3060RTX), what helped me to get the 60 solid at 2k was just enabling the LOD system for all feature which can be LOD’ed, the rest set to maximum.
Still you get the 40/50 when entering Tuliyollal in certain areas but for the 90% of the game is a solid 60 fps (locked at 60).

My game runs alright, I just like to make fun of Square Enix's hilarious out of touch incompetence.

[gllt]

Man I just wanna play the game I've spent so much time and money on.

[Wind-Krysvein]

Man I just wanna play the game I've spent so much time and money on.

The fact that it's taking SE this long to even make a statement is beyond infuriating.

I wonder if anyone from America could make a call to their US offices and inquire about the situation?

[Erinellza]

The fact that it's taking SE this long to even make a statement is beyond infuriating.

I wonder if anyone from America could make a call to their US offices and inquire about the situation?

Does anyone know if Japanese players have similar issues after the graphics update? That would speed things up.

[HauntedLasagna]

I'm packing up my bags here. Its clear that SE (or just the english dev team passing on issues) do not care. If you look at the dev tracker on the forums here, you'll see that other language boards are getting responses to their problems. JP and French boards get follow ups from the dev team. Where is the NA dev team or NA forum moderators? Do we even have any? If we do, what are they being paid for? Yes, this place can be a shit show, but that is your JOB to sift through that and actually HELP people who need it. Going out on a limb here and going to say that even the NA team subscribes to the toxic positivity this game has. They can't even take criticism and admit issues.
Yes, I am beyond mad, I am just done. I wouldn't hold your breath on them fixing anything. That would require work.

My only advice is to give your money to companies and games that actually deserve it. Right now, SE aint it.

[Erinellza]

I don't want to leave because XIV is my main MMO but I'm tired of the daily headaches and burning eyes so I'll take a break and keep an eye on announcements/updates. I hate that my body reacts this way but I didn't ask for this crap and I can't control it. I've never had this issue before Dawntrail and I don't have this issue in my other games (ESO, GW2, Genshin). I'm heartbroken.